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Plumbing/Sprinkler Fitting Fundamentals

Plumber/Sprinkler Fitter youth apprentices gain skills related to the use of plumbing safety, drawings and blueprints, materials, tools, materials, and general worksite procedures. Apprentices must adhere to industry safety and security standards.(Students must complete OSHA 10 and First Aid Certifications)

Length of the Apprenticeship: One or two years

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Job Competencies

Year 1: Plumber/Sprinkler Fitter youth apprentices must complete a total of 15 competencies. Fourteen of the 15 Plumber/Sprinkler Fitter competencies listed below must be complete. Employers can substitute 1 competency with another occupationally appropriate skill. That skill should be added to the competency list for assessment. Year 1 competencies are completed with employer guidance.

Youth Apprentices must also complete the following during Year 1:

First Aid Certification
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10 or 30 Certification

Year 2: Plumber/Sprinkler Fitter youth apprentices must complete a total of 15 competencies. Fourteen of the 15 Plumber/Sprinkler Fitter competencies listed below must be complete. Employers can substitute 1 competency with one other occupationally appropriate skill. That skill should be added to the competency list for assessment. Competencies are completed with minimal employer guidance. Substitution must be added to the competency list for assessment.

: YEAR 1 & 2 Competencies

. Follow safety procedures

Read construction drawings and plans

Interpret symbols and procedures

Contribute to a job task plan

Work as a member of a construction team

Prepare work area for construction

Select construction materials

Use hand and light duty tools

Use power tools and equipment

Perform materials handling

Install materials per job specifications

Perform construction measurements

Maintain a clean and safe work area

Clean up job site

Practice quality craftsmanship

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Related Instruction

Students must enroll in 1 High School Credit or 3 College Credits of related instruction each year they participate in the Youth Apprenticeship program.

Purpose of Related Instruction

The purpose of choosing a related instruction course is to ensure students are learning technical and academic skills that support the student's ability to perform their work tasks. This should be done concurrently with on-the-job training to make relevant connections between learning competencies and work.

Choosing Related Instruction

You will collaborate with your YA Coordinator and School Counselor to determine the most appropriate option for related instruction. A course within your high school directly related to the career pathway is ideal, especially if dual credits and/or hours related to a potential registered apprenticeship are offered.

If there is not a directly related course in your school district, related instruction in the same career cluster is also acceptable.

If there is not a course within that career cluster in your school district, you may request to register for a college course through the Start College Now program with a local technical college, Early College Credit from a local university, or from an alternative provider such as Destinations Career Academy.

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